Diversity and Educational Leadership
Assignment 2
EDU 8881
Diversity and Educational Leadership
Introduction
I have explored the complexities surrounding the perspectives in relation to leadership and diversity specifically within the educational setting. This assignment will also show an understanding of the intricacies of diversity within the educational landscape and how it permeates our decision-making in schools as well as its development into the current representations that we face today. Limited research has been undertaken regarding Diversity and the intricacies surrounding its effects within the educational field. Some research on Diversity is recognised within the educational field as “inclusion” or “inclusive policy” and some documentation exists around this concept and explores some of the aspects of diversity within this setting. The concept of diversity like any other theme within the educational field has many varying perspectives and views on it implementations and outcomes. This assignment will endeavour to provide an objective view on current educationalists perspectives and their contrasting thoughts on its implementation within the wider educational field. Diversity could be simply seen as the recognition of ‘uniqueness’ and understanding differences. Within the genre of diversity we can observe a range of topics including gender, biculturalism and culture to mention a few. A particular concept that is of importance to me and my generation is the concept of gender diversity and the idea of the inequalities faced within the current model of education. Drawing on the literature I will attempt to highlight some of the implications the issue of gender plays on the educational scene. I will also critically evaluate current practices encircling the implementation and reflection of ‘gender’ within my current school setting. Overview
When examining the range and definition of diversity we find that it encompasses a wide assortment of perspectives such as gender,
EDU 8881
Diversity and Educational Leadership
Introduction
I have explored the complexities surrounding the perspectives in relation to leadership and diversity specifically within the educational setting. This assignment will also show an understanding of the intricacies of diversity within the educational landscape and how it permeates our decision-making in schools as well as its development into the current representations that we face today. Limited research has been undertaken regarding Diversity and the intricacies surrounding its effects within the educational field. Some research on Diversity is recognised within the educational field as “inclusion” or “inclusive policy” and some documentation exists around this concept and explores some of the aspects of diversity within this setting. The concept of diversity like any other theme within the educational field has many varying perspectives and views on it implementations and outcomes. This assignment will endeavour to provide an objective view on current educationalists perspectives and their contrasting thoughts on its implementation within the wider educational field. Diversity could be simply seen as the recognition of ‘uniqueness’ and understanding differences. Within the genre of diversity we can observe a range of topics including gender, biculturalism and culture to mention a few. A particular concept that is of importance to me and my generation is the concept of gender diversity and the idea of the inequalities faced within the current model of education. Drawing on the literature I will attempt to highlight some of the implications the issue of gender plays on the educational scene. I will also critically evaluate current practices encircling the implementation and reflection of ‘gender’ within my current school setting. Overview
When examining the range and definition of diversity we find that it encompasses a wide assortment of perspectives such as gender,